The New Pollution

"The New Pollution" is a song by Beck. The song appears on his album Odelay and was also released as a single. The song samples the single "Venus" by Joe Thomas.[1]

"The New Pollution"
Single by Beck
from the album Odelay
ReleasedFebruary 28, 1997
Genre
Length3:39
LabelDGC
Songwriter(s)Beck Hansen, John King, Michael Simpson
Producer(s)Beck, Dust Brothers
Beck singles chronology
"Devils Haircut"
(1996)		 "The New Pollution"
(1997)		 "Sissyneck"
(1997)

Critical reception

Justin Chadwick from Albumism picked "The New Pollution" as one of the "unequivocal standouts" of the Odelay album, describing it as "buoyant" and "exhilarating, pop-friendly fare".[2]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "The New Pollution" was directed by Beck himself. It features 1960s-style dancing and background. The video contains visual references to Serge Gainsbourg's music videos for "Monsieur William" and "Melody", as well as the bands Mötley Crüe and Kraftwerk.[3] The opening scene references The Lawrence Welk Show.

The video features actress Mary Lynn Rajskub.

The music video received nominations for Video of the Year, Best Alternative Video, Best Direction, Best Choreography and Best Art Direction at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, winning the latter three.[4]

Live performances

As of January 13, 2019, Beck had performed the song live 374 times.[5]

Track listings

US 12" Vinyl

  1. "The New Pollution" [LP Version] - 3:39
  2. "The New Pollution" [Remix by Mickey P.] - 4:08
  3. "The New Pollution" [Remix by Mkey P. & Mario C.] - 3:49
  4. "Lemonade" [Previously Unreleased] - 2:22
  5. "Richard's Hairpiece" ["Devil's Haircut" remix by Aphex Twin] - 3:19

UK CD Pt. 1

  1. "The New Pollution" [LP Version] - 3:42
  2. "Richard's Hairpiece" [Remix by Aphex Twin] - 3:21
  3. "Electric Music and the Summer People" - 4:41

UK CD Pt. 2

  1. "The New Pollution" [LP Version] - 3:42
  2. "The New Pollution" [Remix by Mario C. and Mickey P.] - 3:51
  3. "Lemonade" - 2:21

Japanese CD (released as "The New Pollution" and Other Favorites)

  1. "The New Pollution" [LP Version] - 3:39
  2. "The New Pollution" [Remix by Mickey P.] - 4:08
  3. "The New Pollution" [Remix by Mario C. & Mickey P.] - 3:49
  4. "Richard's Hairpiece" [Remix by Aphex Twin] - 3:21
  5. "Thunderpeel" [Previously Unreleased] - 2:41
  6. "Lemonade" [Previously Unreleased] - 2:23
  7. ".000.000" [Previously Unreleased] - 5:26
  8. "Feather In Your Cap" [Previously Unreleased] - 3:45
    • This version can be found on the SubUrbia soundtrack.

Personnel
  • Beck Hansen: Vocals, guitar, bass, clavinet, organ, programming
  • The Dust Brothers: Programming
  • Written by: Beck/The Dust Brothers

Charts
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] 39
Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[7] 1
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[8] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 78
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] 9

References
  1. Hansen, Beck (1996). Odelay Liner Notes. Hollywood, CA: Bong Load/Geffen Records.
  2. Chadwick, Justin (June 13, 2021). "Beck's 'Odelay' Turns 25 — Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  3. Breihan, Tom (September 20, 2016). "How Beck Used His Odelay-era Videos To Become a Superstar". Vinyl Me Please.
  4. MTS Video Music Awards | 1997. MTV. Accessed March 26, 2012.
  5. "The New Pollution by Beck song statistics | setlist.fm". www.setlist.fm.
  6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 3196." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  7. "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 3188." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  8. "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (NR. 212 Vikuna 13.3. '97 - 19.3. '97)" (PDF) (in Icelandic). Dagblaðið Vísir. Retrieved July 12, 2018. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  9. "Beck Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  10. "Beck Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.


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